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2026届高二年级下学期宜春中学、高安二中联考
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do the speakers see in the water
A. A shark. B. A fish. C. A turtle.
2. What is the time now
A. 8:00. B. 7:40. C. 8:20.
3. What color shirt will the man wear to the party
A. White. B. Orange. C. Blue.
4. How did the man feel about the game
A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Scared.
5. How many people will see a movie together
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where did the woman spend her childhood
A. In a city. B. In a town. C. In the countryside.
7. Who taught the man how to fish
A. His grandfather. B. His brother. C. His father.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A house. B. A ship. C. A tower.
9. Where are the speakers
A. In Poland. B. In America. C. In Sweden.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long does the festival run in total
A. For 3 days. B. For 4 days. C. For 5 days.
11. What are the speakers going to see first
A. A band. B. A short film. C. A poet.
12. What does the man suggest the woman buy her sister
A. A ticket. B. A piece of clothing. C. A drum stick.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Boss and employee.
14. Where is Jack now
A. At a hotel. B. At the airport. C. At a restaurant.
15. What will Jack do this afternoon
A. Call Susan. B. Have a meeting. C. Pick up his parents.
16. When will Jack arrive at Susan’s house
A. At about 4:00 p.m. B. At about 5:00 p.m. C. At about 6:00 p.m.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the average height of Salt Lake City
A. 4327 feet above sea level. B. 200 feet above sea level. C. 110.4 feet above sea level.
18. What was Salt Lake City officially called before 1868
A. “Great Salt Lake”. B. “Great Salt Lake City”. C. “Crossroads of the West”.
19. What brought economic growth to Salt Lake City in the early 1900s
A. The sports game. B. The tourist industry. C. The construction of railroad.
20. What is Salt Lake City surrounded by
A. The ocean. B. Rivers. C. Mountains.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Score Big with Your Art
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is on the hunt for the perfect poster to represent our state for the FIFA World Cup
2026 . This is our chance to show Pennsylvania’s artistic talent on the world’s biggest soccer stage!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
▲Pennsylvania residents only
▲Original designs ready for digital reproduction
▲No AI-created art
▲18+ or have parents’ written permission
HOW IT WORKS
▲Open Call for Artists: We’re inviting talented artists from across the state to submit portfolios(作品集). Submit a web address to your portfolio with up to 10 examples of your best work by April 4, 2025.
▲Design Creation: Up to 10 artists will be chosen to bring their Philadelphia soccer vision to life. Each selected artist gets a $1,000 prize to support their creativity! Chosen artists will be contacted directly by Philadelphia Soccer 2026 by April 11,2025, and will receive the necessary logo, color files and design guidelines to complete their designs. Final design submissions are due by May 4, 2025.
▲Finalist Selection: Our expert judging team will pick the top 3 designs and inform artists by May 22, 2025.
These artists will each score an extra $2,500! The top designs will be sent to FIFA for the final pick.
WHAT’S TO EARN
The winning artist selected by FIFA will receive an additional $7,500.
When FIFA unveils each Host City poster design in 2025, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will host a press event with the winning artist to show their work to the world!
Please Note: In accordance with Pennsylvania laws, prizes awarded in a contest are limited to $25,000 total. Awards for this contest have been developed to remain within this limit.
21. What is a requirement for the first-stage submission
A. It must be in digital form. B. It must be soccer-themed.
C. It must be completed by those aged over 18. D. It must be created by a Philadelphia resident.
22. When will the selected artists receive the necessary files
A. April 4, 2025. B. April 11, 2025.
C. May 4, 2025. D. May 22, 2025.
23. How much will the winner selected by FIFA get in total
A. $7,500. B. $10,000. C. $11,000. D. $25,000.
B
It’s hard to predict which songs will become hits. It’s even more tough to predict which artists topping
today’s charts will go on to record more hits.
Artists who demonstrate greater variety in their field stand a better chance to land repeat hits, says Justin Berg, a social scientist dedicated to researching creativity and innovation. Variety isn’t what helps artists land that first hit, Berg reports. It’s the similarity of a new song to recent hits.
Berg used a database of about 3 million songs from 1959-2010 and then turned to a system that rates songs on 11 variables (变量), including danceability, energy and key. Berg then noted how closely related hit songs were to the hits from the previous calendar year. He also made portfolios (作品集) for most of the artists who had at least one hit song, so he studied the variety and novelty of the songs they had created at the time of their first hit.
Berg found that musical artists with what he termed low-creativity portfolios that were closely similar to other already existing music were roughly twice as likely to have early success. Conversely, those whose music was more innovative had a higher probability of achieving a string of hits.
Since the data end in 2010, the research might not accurately represent the current state of popular music, according to Noah Askin, a computational social scientist.“Musicians are altering their songwriting approaches to make them more appealing on TikTok,”says Askin.“So much of it now is: How memorable is a given song ”
Berg doesn’t want his research to play down the achievements of one-hit wonders.“A lot of them were extremely famous and successful during their era,” he states.“You go out and try to make a song that catchy. It’s a challenging endeavor.”
What helps a singer achieve lasting success according to Berg
A. Good taste in music. B.The variety of their works.
C. Personal connections in the industry. D.Their music’s similarity to recent hits.
25. What does Askin think of Berg’s research
A. It may be out of date. B. It might be the first of its kind.
C. It could inspire new TikTok hits. D. It would raise questions among musicians.
26. What is Berg’s attitude towards one-hit wonders
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D.Carefree.
27. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. The Mystery of One - Hit Wonders
B. How to Predict a Song’s Success
C. What Determines an Artist’s Chances of Repeated Hits
D. The Impact of Social Media on Popular Music
C
As warm blood spattered(溅) all over us, I screamed...actually it was water, but that didn’t stop me being so
scared that my heart was nearly beating out of my chest. My friend had persuaded me onto the Hotel Psycho ride at the Prater Amusement Park, I’m unwilling to experience any fear, but I decided to do it anyway. I came off the ride shaking but excited.
Apparently Eleanor Roosevelt didn’t actually say “do one thing that scares you every day”, as is often thought, but nevertheless it’s a great rule to follow. You don’t need to go on a fairground ride or jump out of a plane, but it is a good idea to push yourself out of your comfort zone regularly.
The human brain, particularly the amygdala(杏仁体), is designed to keep you safe. This sounds like a good thing, and obviously, sometimes it is. However, the fact that the amygdala is always on the lookout for danger means that it will prioritize protecting you over almost anything else: learning something new, experiencing something amazing, getting a great opportunity and meeting other people. The amygdala would really just like you to stay put in a nice safe dark cave.
The more you listen to its urgings to avoid all risks, the narrower and darker your life will become. There is plenty of evidence that the most effective way to deal with our fears and anxieties is exposing ourselves to what we fear. You can start off with small steps, but the more you confront your fears, the smaller they become; whereas the more you allow your fears to prevent you from doing things, the bigger those fears seem to be.
For this reason, it is important to stretch yourself and keep all those possibilities open. You need to take risks and do things that petrify you, so that you know just what you’re capable of. Sometimes those risks won’t work out, but that’s fine, as long as you can learn from the experience, and get ready for the next adventure.
How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A. By giving a definition. B. By telling a horrible story.
C. By quoting from a classic book. D. By describing his own experience.
29. What can be learned about the amygdala
It stops people from trying things out.
It functions well in a dark environment.
It introduces some risk-taking activities.
It highlights people’s demand for learning.
30. What does the author tell us about our fears in Paragraph 4
A. They are hard to overcome. B. They are deserved to be addressed.
C. They are necessary for survival. D. They are regular visitors to our life.
31. What does the underlined word “petrify” in the last paragraph mean
A. Inspire. B. Anger. C. Comfort. D. Scare.
D
When Nezha 2: The Legend Reborn hit screens in 2024, it did more than break box office records---it rewrote the rules for China’s animation industry. The film’s 3.5 billion yuan first-month earnings sent a clear signal: domestic stories can now go head-to-head with Hollywood giants. But the real story isn’t just about money---it’s about career paths being redrawn.
According to a 2025 report by the China Animation Association, the production of Nezha 2 generated over 15,000 jobs, including roles in character design, 3D modeling, and visual effects. Major studios like Light Chaser Animation(追光动画) have expanded their teams by 30% to fill positions that simply didn’t exist five years ago. “We’ve moved from hand-to-mouth survival to cutting-edge work,” said Li Xia, a veteran animation producer. However, 7 in 10 companies report trouble finding such hybrid workers.
To bridge the talent gap, universities and vocational schools are launching specialized programs. Over 50 colleges launched “future-proof programs” in 2024, teaching skills like VR storytelling and 3D character modeling. Meanwhile, vocational enrollments ballooned by 40%, with institutes like Shenzhen Animation College offering intensive courses that place about 90% of the graduates. “My generation doesn’t choose between tradition and tech---we remix them,” said Zhang Wei, a student blending Peking Opera elements with digital tools at Beijing Film Academy.
The government has also played a role. In 2023, the “National Animation Development Plan” allocated 500 million yuan to support innovation and talent development. Policies like tax cuts for animation companies and global talent exchange initiatives aim to build a sustainable industry. Experts predict that by 2030, China’s animation sector could employ 2 million people, making it a major driver of creative economy growth.
In conclusion, the success of Nezha 2 is not just a cinematic achievement—it represents a cultural shift and a career revolution for young professionals passionate about storytelling and technology. But there’s a problem: as more companies rush to copy the success of it, artists struggle to keep the core essence of their stories. “We need to scale the numbers up, but we can’t let them water down our cultural essence,” said an animator, who worked on the film.
32. What do 70% of companies say is difficult
A. Finding workers who can make enough money.
B. Finding workers who can survive when facing difficulties.
C. Finding workers who have trouble in finding jobs.
D. Finding workers who can both draw and use computers.
33. “Vocational enrollments ballooned by 40%” means the number of students __________.
A. dropped suddenly B. grew quickly C. stayed the same D. caused problems
34. What might happen if the “cultural essence” is watered down
A. More Chinese films will win Oscars. B. Animation jobs will disappear.
C. Traditional stories could lose their meaning. D. Technology companies will earn less.
35.The author wrote this article mainly to________.
A. Explain animation job trends B. Advertise the movie Nezha 2
C. Compare Chinese and Hollywood films D. Criticize outdated teaching methods
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Future of 6G: Faster, Smarter, and Closer
6G, the next generation of mobile networks, is coming soon. Compared to 5G, 6G will bring revolutionary changes. 36 For example, 6G could be 100 times faster than 5G, allowing people to download a full movie in just one second.
One major advantage of 6G is its near-zero delay (only 0.1 milliseconds). 37 Imagine doctors performing surgeries on patients thousands of miles away using real-time holographic tools. This could save lives in emergencies.
China is leading the global race in 6G development. 38 The Chinese government is building test networks and supporting companies like Huawei and ZTE to create new technologies. By 2030, China plans to make 6G available for everyone.
However, challenges remain. 39 Building 6G infrastructure requires advanced equipment and international cooperation. Despite this, experts believe China’s large market and innovation will help overcome these problems.
40 From smart cities to self-driving cars, 6G will connect everything intelligently, making our lives safer and more efficient.
This means machines can communicate instantly without lag.
B. All in all, 6G might replace human workers.
C. It aims to achieve full commercialization within the next decade.
D. In short, 6G will create a world where everything is connected.
E. Its speed and reliability will transform many industries.
F. For instance, it can improve online gaming experiences.
G. High costs and energy consumption are big issues.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have no recollection of my mother feeding me when I was young. But I’ll never 41 the first time I fed her.
She was in her late 90s, a few years into what’s become a six-year 42 at a home for dementia (痴呆) care. I happened to be visiting around dinner time. I 43 her a bite-sized piece of chicken and added some potato. In years gone by we might have been playfully debating the relative benefits of 44 the food on the plate, which she liked, versus(与……相对) my 45 of eating each individual item to its full and unique potential. But Mum wasn’t speaking much by this point.
That first bite was ... 46 . It had been a decade and a half since I’d spoon-fed my own kids. And 47 , this was my Mum. I was 48 at first. She wasn’t. We soon fell into a deeply familiar pattern, even if the 49 weren’t.
Remarkably, Mum now has a full 50 behind her. Most of her friends have passed. Visitors are 51 . Her world is all but as 52 as it was when she was new. When the past is 53 and the future immaterial, maybe there really is nothing more to say. As I sat there with her the other day, 54 her hand, and letting all the noise of my world 55 , I felt something new. It was ... love. Just love.
41. A. record B. notice C. devote D. forget
42. A. stay B. pursuit C. conflict D. commitment
43. A. cut B. told C. promised D. returned
44. A. sampling B. consuming C. mixing D. serving
45. A. speed B. preference C. recognition D. prediction
46. A. skillful B. strange C. successful D. satisfactory
47. A. moreover B. instead C. therefore D. regardless
48. A. reliable B. responsible C. hesitant D. sympathetic
49. A. nurses B. roles C. rewards D. visitors
50. A. month B. year C. decade D. century
51. A. few B. unwanted C. seasonal D. enough
52. A. tough B. ancient C. whole D. small
53. A. useless B. similar C. shapeless D. fictional
54. A. protecting B. closing C. holding D. washing
55. A. fall away B. run out C. pour in D. slow down
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
For rail travelers awaiting departure, it is a common practice to have a meal at a restaurant within the station. The intelligent restaurant at Jinan Railway Station in Shandong Province 56 (bring) a brand-new change to this experience in the past two years for travelers.
57 traditional restaurants, the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant operates without human servers or ___58___(chef), relying entirely on robotic equipment for its functions.“We have employed six automatic cooking devices, which promise a dish delivery time of just five minutes from the moment of ordering to 59 it arrives at the customer’s table,” states Ren Guotao, the person in charge of the restaurant.
These advanced devices are capable of preparing 18 different dishes 60 (satisfy) the appetite of customers from diverse regions. The entire preparation process is sped up, with everything ready for customers minutes after they complete the 61 (pay). For passengers in a hurry, the cooking devices can even make a delicious bowl of beef noodles within 62 duration of mere 48 seconds, fully displaying their high efficiency. The restaurant is also fitted with a smart machine 63 serves up coffee, milk, and ice cream.
The integration of cutting-edge technology in the Gaotiexia intelligent restaurant enhances the convenience and hygiene(卫生) for travelers, 64 (offer) them a novel and efficient way to enjoy a meal while waiting for their train. As such, it has become a 65 (prefer) dining destination for many rail travelers passing through Jinan Railway Station.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，写信询问饺子的相关信息。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.饺子在中国文化中的地位；
2.饺子的制作过程；
3.邀请他来体验包饺子。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
LiHua
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Liam and Joel were good friends. After school, they often played catch (传接球游戏) in the nearby park. It was a game they both loved playing.
One day, Joel missed school, and Liam had to sit alone in class. He thought his friend’s absence was odd because Joel never missed school. Feeling worried, Liam asked his head teacher if she knew why Joel didn’t come to school. What she said next was something he wasn’t prepared for.
“Liam, I’m so sorry, but your best friend was in an accident last night,” the teacher put her hand on Liam’s shoulder. “He lost his parents in the car crash.”
“Oh no!” Liam covered his face with his hands.“Where is he now ”
“Joel is in a nearby hospital, but the doctors aren’t allowing visitors at the moment,” the teacher said.
After returning home that day, Liam cried while telling his mother what had happened to Joel. “Don’t worry, Liam. Your friend will be fine,” she assured him.
Two months later, the doctors allowed Joel to go home after they performed a surgery. When Liam learned Joel would soon return home, he couldn’t wait to see his friend. Liam rushed to Joel’s house.
“Hi, Joel!” Liam exclaimed (惊叫) when he saw his best friend. Joel’s eyes lit up on seeing Liam after months, but he couldn’t get up and meet him. The boy was now confined to his wheelchair. Liam felt terrible knowing Joel could never walk again. Moreover, seeing his elderly grandma struggle to push the wheelchair made Liam feel even worse.
“Mom, I want to buy an electric wheelchair for Joel, so he doesn’t have to ask his grandmother to move him around,” Liam said that night. “And I have a plan for that.” Liam’s mother looked at him and smiled. “Really What’s your plan ” she asked.
“I want to set up a charity activity at school, Mom,” Liam said.“Do you think that would work ”
“Oh yes! Of course, Liam! A charity activity will help you raise funds to buy an electric wheelchair. I’ll help you!”
注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
On the event day, Liam reached school with his mother before the charity activity started and was the first to enter the hall.________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
The next day, Liam stood outside Joel’s house with a new electric wheelchair._________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2026届高二年级下学期宜春中学、高安二中联考
英语答案
1-5: CBAAC 6-10: BABCC 11-15: ABABB 16-20: CABCC
21-23: ABC 24-27：BACC 28-31：DABD 32-35: DBCA 36-40: EACGD
41-45: DAACB 46-50: BDCBD 51-55: ADCCA
has brought 57. Unlike 58. chefs 59. when 60. to satisfy
61. payment 62. the 63.that/which 64. offering 65. preferred
范文:
Dear Tom,
I am extremely pleased to respond to your inquiry regarding Chinese dumplings. In Chinese culture, dumplings hold a significant position, often associated with family reunions and prosperity, especially on special occasions like the Spring Festival.
The process of making dumplings is quite interesting. Initially, flour and water are combined to form dough, which is then rolled into thin sheets. Subsequently, place the prepared filling in the middle and press the edges together to create various shapes.
I sincerely invite you to visit China. Here, we can engage in the activity of making dumplings together, thereby immersing ourselves in this fascinating aspect of Chinese culture.
Yours,
Li Hua
范文:
On the event day, Liam reached school with his mother before the charity activity started and was the first to enter the hall. The hall was quiet, but Liam was brimming with anticipation and waited for the guests to show up. A few minutes later, classmates and teachers streamed in so that the place came alive immediately. Liam was delighted to see the scene. He had no idea that so many people would take part in the activity. At the end of the day, Liam and his mother counted the money people had left in the donation box. To Liam’s surprise, he had raised enough money to buy the latest electric wheelchair for Joel.
The next day, Liam stood outside Joel’s house with a new electric wheelchair. Ringing the bell, he waited eagerly. When Joel’s grandmother opened the door, Liam requested her to bring Joel to the entrance.“This is for you, Joel!” Liam exclaimed while pointing at the electric wheelchair. “The entire school helped me buy this for you!” “Is this really for me ” he asked, his voice trembling. Liam grinned and nodded. “Yes! Now you can move around more freely.” Joel transferred to the new chair, his eyes shining with gratitude. From that day on, their bond grew even deeper, and Joel faced the future with more hope.
附：听力材料
Text 1
M: Look down in the water! Do you see a fish or a shark near my fishing line
W: It’s moving too slowly, and its shape is like a circle. I think it’s a turtle.
M: Oh, you’re right. (1) Let’s be careful not to catch it!
Text 2
M: Hey, Mary. I was delayed at the garage for 20 minutes, but now I’m driving on the way and will pick you up in about 20 minutes. (2)
W: OK, that means you will arrive at my house at 8:00.
Text 3
M: Mom, I can’t find my orange shirt. Shall I wear the blue shirt or the white one to my friend’s party
W: I don’t think the blue one looks as good as the white one on you.
M: OK. (3)
Text 4
W: I can’t believe we won that game. My heart was beating so fast. I thought I might be sick. The last ten minutes were so scary.
M: It was close, but I knew we were going to win. All of us were doing well in that game. (4)
Text 5
W: I’m not going to make it there by that time. You two should just go in.
M: No. Linda and I can miss this movie and go to the next one. We will wait until you’re here to go into the theater together. (5)
Text 6
W: Swimming is a big hobby for me. I grew up in a coastal town, (6) and my dad used to take my brother and me to the beach every weekend.
M: I’m from the city, so I never got the chance to go to the beach when I was young.
W: Oh, are you afraid of the water
M: No, of course not! I sometimes spent summer holidays with my family beside a lake when I was a kid. My grandfather taught me how to fish. (7) There was also a beautiful village nearby. It’s a good way to escape the busy city. It helps people be close to nature.
W: Oh, that’s cool.
Text 7 (第8题为总结题)
W: It’s absolutely amazing. Look at the size of that thing. (9) It’s as tall as a tower. I can’t believe I’m seeing it in person. (9)
M: This is the Vasa. I’ve never seen such a tall one in America. I thought it might take a thousand trees to build her.
W: And then she sank
M: Yes, she sank on her first voyage in 1628 because she had been wrongly built. She was too tall and she tipped over.
W: What an amazing ship! It’s like a huge house built entirely of wood.
M: Yes, they didn’t use metal or plastic in those days.
W: Why isn’t she at the bottom of the sea
M: She was raised in 1961 and now she is Sweden’s top tourist attraction. (9)
W: So she never went to war
M: No, she was supposed to fight Poland-Lithuania but it never happened.
★瓦萨号（The Vasa）是瑞典国王古斯塔夫二世于1626年到1628年间下令建造的一艘军舰。由于追求极致的续航力、容量、火力及防护力，整艘船被建成不合乎物理常规地高大笨重。1628年8月10日，瓦萨号从其建造地扬帆起航，但在航行了不到1海里（博物馆记载1500米）后便进水沉没。瓦萨号在1961年被打捞出来，并被临时存放在Wasavarvet（“瓦萨船坞”）博物馆中。1987年，瓦萨号被移往斯德哥尔摩的瓦萨沉船博物馆展出。这艘船是瑞典最受游客欢迎的展品之一。
Text 8
W: This is incredible. There’re so many bands playing and films showing. How long does this festival last (10)
M: Well, it started yesterday and runs for another 4 days. (10) Our ticket is only for 3 days, though.
W: So what should we see first (11)
M: Well, there’s a band from England which is about to start on Stage 2, or a poet in the Speaking Tent. (11)
W: Let’s do the band. (11) What’s on the rest of the afternoon
M: Well, there’s a series of short films playing from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Then I thought we could grab a late lunch and head to the Center Stage at 5:00 p.m. to see that new South Korean band everyone is talking about.
W: Oh, my sister loves them. (12) She is going to be so jealous(妒羡的).
M: We can buy her a T-shirt. (12)
W: Or maybe we’ll get lucky and the band will throw a drum stick into the audience.
M: That would make an awesome present.
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M: Susan, is that you
W: Yes, it’s me! How wonderful it is to hear your voice, Jack! (14) (15) I have been wondering when you’d call ever since I received your card from Chicago. Where are you now (14)
M: I just got off my plane. I’ve just picked up my bags and should be on my way to my hotel soon, but I wanted to call you as soon as I landed in Los Angeles. (14)
W: Well, I’m certainly glad you did, because my mom and dad want you to stay as our house guest while you’re in Los Angeles. I can pick you up in less than an hour at the airport.
M: That’s very nice of you all, Susan, but I think it would be best for me to go to the hotel. I have to meet some customers at our branch company early this afternoon. (15) How about you have dinner with me tonight
W: Jack, you simply have to come to my home for dinner tonight. (16) I really hope you can accept my sincere invitation.
M: OK. I will finish my meeting at about 5:00 p.m. (15) (16) I will arrive in one hour. (16) See you then.
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Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, one of the U.S. states. (17) With a population of about 200,000, it has an area of 110.4 square miles and an average height of 4327 feet above sea level. (17) Salt Lake City was founded in 1847, and due to its short distance from the Great Salt Lake, the city was originally named “Great Salt Lake City”. However, the word “great” was taken out from the official name in 1868. (18) In the early 1900s, the settlers from other countries and the construction of railroad began to bring economic growth to the city, (19) and people started to call it the Crossroads of the West. Since then, Salt Lake City has developed a strong tourist industry based on outdoor activities, and hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The city is surrounded by mountains, (20) so apart from winter sports, summer activities such as hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking are very popular as well. Besides, many small rivers in the mountains are popular destinations for boating, fishing and other water-related activities. Salt Lake City is also known as a bicycle-friendly city. Many streets in the city have bike paths, and the city has even published a bicycle map.

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